Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Zodiac Open 7 NEO T-Top 250hp On Order 2021 vs Zodiac Pro Open 650 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Zodiac Open 7 NEO T-Top 250hp On Order 2021 vs Zodiac Pro Open 650 2012 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 250 hp, the Zodiac Open 7 NEO T-Top 250hp On Order 2021 has a 75-hp advantage over the Zodiac Pro Open 650 2012's 175-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Zodiac Open 7 NEO T-Top 250hp On Order 2021 carries 53 gallons versus 32 gallons in the Zodiac Pro Open 650 2012. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Zodiac Open 7 NEO T-Top 250hp On Order 2021 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Zodiac Pro Open 650 2012 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Zodiac Open 7 NEO T-Top 250hp On Order 2021 could be the deciding factor.
The Zodiac Pro Open 650 2012 has a documented top speed of 48 mph. Speed data wasn't available for the other model.
The Zodiac Pro Open 650 2012 is an inflatable design — lighter, easier to store, and quicker to launch from a beach or dock without a slipway. The Zodiac Open 7 NEO T-Top 250hp On Order 2021 is a rigid hull, which typically offers a more confident ride in chop and easier maintenance over the long term.
Bottom line: Choose the Zodiac Open 7 NEO T-Top 250hp On Order 2021 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 22,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Zodiac Pro Open 650 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail22.00 ft
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 4 in. (6.5 m)
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet21.33
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Meters6.5
Length overall - Inches264
Length overall - Inches256
Beamnot available
Beam8 ft. 2 in. (2.5 m)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.49
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches98
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail1,477 lbs. (670 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg669.96
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.1477
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail4 ft. 5 in. (1.35 m) inside width
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]16 ft. 3 in. (4.95 m) inside length
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal53
Fuel tank capacity - Gal31.7
Fuel tank capacity - Liters200.63
Fuel tank capacity - Liters121.13
Engine makeYamaha
Engine makenot available
Horsepower250 hp
Horsepowernot available
Drive typeoutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail31.7 gal (120 l)
Engine maxnot available
Engine max175 hp (131 kW)
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity2,370 - 3,527 lbs. (1,075 - 1,600 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people5 / 13
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeZodiac
Modelnot available
ModelPro Open 65
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2012
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeInflatable Rigid
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter1 ft. 11 in. (0.575 m)
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubesAirtight Compartments: 5
Performance
Maximum speednot available
Maximum speed48 mph (77 km/h)